Wedding Day

Kingdom Church of Victoria

Ceremony

 Z Venue 

Reception

Summer

Proverbs 18:22 (NIV) “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”

Our Wedding

In March 2025, what felt like an ordinary season became the start of something neither of us could have planned. One of us began attending Kingdom Church seeking growth and a deeper relationship with Jesus; the other was faithfully serving, unaware God was about to write a new chapter in her story. On July 23, during a Wednesday night service, our paths quietly crossed—there was an immediate sense that something was different, though we didn’t yet know what God was setting in motion. On August 2, while serving at a church event, we were officially introduced; a simple conversation turned into something meaningful, and the next day we went on our first date. From the start it felt intentional, honest, and centered on faith—conversation flowed easily as we shared our hearts, our callings, and the journeys that shaped us. By mid‑August we stepped into a relationship rooted in Jesus, family, and purpose. As our love grew, so did our families—we embraced each other and each other’s sons, learning to lead with patience, grace, and unity. Through prayer and trust in God’s timing, our relationship deepened with clarity and peace. On December 1, 2025, confident in the path God had laid before us, we said yes to forever. What began as a simple step of faith became a love story written by God’s perfect timing, and we can’t wait to continue walking it together.

Our Story

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Amy Rendon 

Anna Hernandez

Valarie Sertuche

Amanda Hernandez

Debbi Trevino

Mae Salazar

Analiese Hernandez

Aubryana Hernandez

Bailey Hernandez

Xaiver Flores

Jason Rivera

Hector Licon 

Robert Hernandez

Rey Hernandez

John Flores

Jimmy Fuentes 

Robert Hernandez JR

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Q: How did we meet?A: You met at a church event in 2025. Jake began attending in March, and in July he noticed Frances during a Wednesday night service, thinking, “my goodness, this woman is gorgeous,” but he assumed she was married. On August 2nd, at the church’s Back to School Bash that Frances helped coordinate, we where introduced and everything changed. Q: Who made the first move?A: Jake did. After meeting that day, he worked up the courage to ask Frances to dinner the following evening, and thankfully, she said yes! Q: When was our first date and where did we go?A: Our first date was on at Long Horn Steakhouse. What was meant to be a simple dinner turned into a 4.5-hour conversation. We talked, laughed, and connected in a way that felt effortless and genuine. Q: When did we make it official?A: We made our relationship official on August 15th, 2025. Q: When did you know you wanted to get married?A: For Jake, the answer is clear: August 15th. That day, he knew with complete certainty that Frances was the woman he wanted to marry. There was peace, clarity, and a deep sense of God’s peace. For Frances, she knew she wanted to marry Jake when she realized she couldn’t imagine life without him.” Q: What do we love most about each other?A: Jake loves Frances’ beauty, her heart for Jesus, and the way he can talk to her about absolutely anything. Frances loves Jake’s peaceful spirit, his kind heart, and his deep love for Jesus. Q: What do we enjoy doing together?A: We love having fun together in all forms, whether that’s relaxing at home, enjoying a great meal with meaningful conversation, or serving together in ministry. No matter what we’re doing, we genuinely enjoy being side by side. Q: What is most important in our relationship?A: Our faith. Our love for Jesus and His Church is the foundation of everything we do. Being led by God, serving together, and building a Christ-centered life is at the heart of our relationship. Q: Tell us about your family.A: Family is a huge part of our story. Frances is the proud mom of her son, Jason, and Jake is the proud dad of his son, Xavier. Watching God bring our families together has been one of the most beautiful parts of this journey. Q: How did the proposal happen?A: Jake originally planned to propose on Frances’ birthday, December 3rd, but on December 1st, he felt a strong and undeniable stirring to do it that very night. At exactly 7:37 PM, with a lot of help from one of Frances’ closest friends a plan came together in less than an hour. By 8:30 PM, at the downtown gazebo in Victoria, Texas, Jake asked Frances to be his wife...and she said yes! Q: What are we most excited about as we look toward marriage?A: Building a Christ-centered home, raising our children together, continuing to serve God and His Church, and walking hand in hand into everything the Lord has planned for us.

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Jake & Frances

Jake & Frances

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